Events at the Free Library: A Weekly Events Highlight (3/04)

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One fish, two fish, birthday blue fish! The Free Library is celebrating the birthday of beloved children’s book author, Dr. Seuss this week. Grab a few Green Eggs and Ham and pay a little homage to the man who always knew you’d’ go places in life.

MONDAY 3/04
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
There are actually several different celebrations going on at several different branches so if you’re interested, check out the site and find your closest branch.

Monday Poets | APIARY Magazine and Nathalie Anderson
We love APIARY and you should too. Fostering the local literary scene in Philadelphia is something very near and dear to my heart so this is way high up on my recommendation list! APIARY will be hosting a discussion with award-winning author and educator, Nathalie Anderson.
Location: Central Library (1901 Vine Street, 19103 | 215-686-5322)
Time: 6:30p.m.

TUESDAY 3/05
Mohsin Hamid | How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
International bestselling and award-winning author, Mohsin Hamid, will be discussing his new novel which tells the story of a rags-to-riches youth in the water industry.
Location: Central Library
Time: 7:30p.m.

WEDNESDAY 3/06
Wednesday Matinee Screenings
Based off of Scottish author Muriel Spark’s novel, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie will be screening at the Philadelphia City Institute this upcoming Wednesday to celebrate The Friends of The Philadelphia City Institute’s monthly theme of teachers.
Location: Philadelphia City Institute (1905 Locust Street, 19103-5730 | 215-685-6621)
Time: 2:00p.m.

Unknown Japan Film Series
Cinedelphia and the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia are teaming up to screen popular Japanese films never to be released in the US. (English Subtitles)
Location: Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art (531 N. 12th St and the Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St, 7th Floor)
Time: 7:30p.m.

SUNDAY 3/10
Constructed Narratives by Donna Globus
This is the last day to check out book artist and printmaker, Donna Globus’ exhibition at the Central Library’s Print and Picture Gallery. The exhibit will feature prints and books by Globus that explore the functional and artistic role of the printmaking process.
Location: Central Library

To all you card-carryin’ members, we salute you!